Archive for July, 2006
Sunday, July 30th, 2006
Chincoteague Up Close
*E* and I spent a long weekend in Chincoteague back in May. These are a few shots that I hadn’t posted yet. They’re of a more artistic bent than the others. I hope you like them.
This plant glowed the brightest shade of green in the midday sun.
Thistle bloom in the early morning sun.
A little shell [...]
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Saturday, July 29th, 2006
The next stop will be…, my media
On the Decks
Tom Petty “Highway Companion”
-His new album is damn good especially the first track.
Cut Chemist “The Audience’s Listening”
-Just got it but I’m pretty sure I’m gonna love this turntable masterpiece.
Various Artists “Future Retro”
-Modern remixes of New Wave classics. A little uneven but overall it’s pretty great.
My Morning Jacket “Okonokos”
-Another new one that I think [...]
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Saturday, July 29th, 2006
These Feet Were Made for Photographing
I made two interesting discoveries while rummaging through some old pics in Picasa today. One, photographs of my feet are a favorite subject. I think the odd perspective and the way the photographs put the viewer in the place of the photographer is what appeals to me. The texture of the different floor/earth materials is [...]
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Friday, July 28th, 2006
Ginger Girl Rest in Peace
My sister and her husband have been grieving because they recently had to put their sweet little dog to rest. Wanting to help, I wondered if there was anything I could do. Then I had an idea. I asked Sissy if she’d like to write a eulogy then I would post it here along with [...]
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Thursday, July 27th, 2006
Oh Sh*t, I Dropped It!
Have these words ever crossed your lips? Were they accompanied by a sinking feeling in your belly that you’ll never find whatever it was that fell? It sucks, don’t it.
Here’s a helpful hint that just might put your stomach back at ease. When trying to find something tiny on the floor, take a flashlight and [...]
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
Texas Cuisine in a Brooklyn Kitchen
Craving a classic from my home state, I decided to “cook” last night and made queso Texas style. Those of you who’ve never had this could be put off by the Velveeta(it only looks like plastic) but take my word for it, this is a delicious treat. If you prefer a little more heat, use [...]
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Monday, July 24th, 2006
Hey, I’m Gonna Ride My Bike
A while back, I posted about a crazy bike excursion which eventually took me all the way around Roosevelt Island. It was a very wordy but amusing tale of an over ambitious and inexperienced recreational cyclist, me. My biggest regret from that trip is not that I rode much further than I should have but [...]
